A 'nuisance' nightspot has had its operating hours slashed following complaints about excessive noise from neighbours - including a star of the Great Britain American football team.

Thomas Levick said the regular disturbances coming from De Oriole in Hockley had caused him significant sleep deprivation which was having a knock-on effect on his international sporting commitments putting his place in the team in jeopardy.

The 29-year-old also told a Birmingham City Council licensing sub committee that the venue on Key Hill near his home, was 'stealing his wellbeing'.

De Oriole on Key Hill. (Image: Google Street View.)

He, along with neighbours, have been complaining about the noise levels in the early hours of the morning from the specialist Caribbean venue since December.

They had also raised issue with revellers urinating and defecating in the street, shouting and screaming, while associated vehicles had blocked their cul-de-sac.

Environmental Health officers have investigated but after the situation had not improved called for a licence review which was conducted this morning (Wednesday, July 4) at the council house.

Addressing the panel Mr Levick said: "I have lost huge amounts of sleep which I have not been able to recover.

She said there were other venues in the area contributing to the problems but Mr Cabey had to 'take it on the chin' on their behalf.

Ms Clover stated that he was willing to axe his regular Thursday nigh SOCA parties causing most of the problems, convert his businesses into a food-driven operation and work with environmental health officers to address the issues.

She added: "Unfortunately it is more complex than perhaps has been presented. It is one of those things that happens in the city where over time the landscape, sound-scape and residential-scape changes.

"Everyone has to adapt and Mr Cabey is willing to play is part."

The sub committee imposed a number of new conditions on Mr Cabey's licence, the most significant of which will see operating hours cease at 2am Thursday to Saturday and midnight Sunday - reduced from 4am - a noise limiter installed and an order for staff to conduct a litter patrol after closing.